Northern Children's Services
Matthew Simmons, PhD, serves as an Adjunct Professor at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania since January 2018 and as an Adjunct Instructor at Temple University since August 2017, teaching courses in African American Studies and Africology. Prior to these roles, Matthew Simmons held multiple instructional positions at Temple University from Fall 2014 to Fall 2017, focusing on topics like "Representing Race" and "African Civilization." In addition, Matthew Simmons has been a Behavioral Health Worker at Northern Children's Services since November 2011, providing support to clients in making positive behavioral decisions and generating progress reports. Matthew Simmons earned a PhD in African-American/Black Studies and a Master's degree in the same field from Temple University College of Liberal Arts, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Tougaloo College.
Northern Children's Services
"We help children and their families do better today, so that we all do better tomorrow." Founded in 1853, our mission at Northern Children's Services is to support the healthy development of children, while stabilizing their families to build stronger communities. Everything we do at Northern Children’s Services is designed to ensure a more promising future for children and is driven by our belief that every child possesses inherent value, potential, and the ability to transform him or herself – regardless of his or her background or life circumstances. If we invest in that potential through child welfare and behavioral health services that emphasize safety, health, permanency, self-sufficiency and positive relationships, then the children will lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives and contribute to society in meaningful ways. Learn more about what we do at Northern Children's Services by visiting www.northernchildren.org.